The Hunt:

SOLUTION: This image subtly guides players to Unity Park in Starkville through a blend of symbolic and visual clues:

• The wooden planks in the foreground reference "Boardtown," Starkville’s original name.

• The etched silhouettes on the stone wall echo the commemorative images found at Unity Park, which honor local Civil Rights heroes.

• A faint circular symbol on the wall hints at unity, reinforcing the connection.

• In the background, a group of figures walking forward mirrors the Onward statue, which depicts individuals marching toward justice and progress.

Together, these elements direct players to Unity Park, where the challenge is to count the figures on the Onward statue — the answer to the question written in the book: “What is the number of those cast forth?”

The correct answer is: 80

Explanation of the 1st image:

The imagery in the first image points to Starkville through symbols tied to General John Stark, the Revolutionary War hero for whom the town is named. The military hat, cannon, and Hessian helmet all reference the Battle of Bennington, where Stark led American forces to victory. These elements, combined with the marching figures and the question “How many march forth together?”, guide players toward Starkville and the Onward Statue at Unity Park.